Cookie Policy

Last updated: 29 June 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Spectre AI Pro uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively, “cookies”) on our website and within our application. It is provided in accordance with Article 5(3) of Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive) and Article 13 of the GDPR. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as preferences, session state, and authentication status. Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot, by themselves, be used to identify you personally beyond what you have already provided.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise our cookies based on their purpose and the consent requirements under the ePrivacy Directive:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to your requests for actions such as logging in, maintaining your session, and securing the platform. No consent is required for these cookies under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.

  • Session cookie: Stores your authenticated session token (NextAuth). Deleted when you close your browser.
  • CSRF token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Security headers: Enforces HTTPS and content security policy settings.

3.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences (e.g., theme selection, language). They are set only with your consent and can be withdrawn at any time.

  • UI preferences: Remembers your layout and display preferences across sessions.

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

If enabled, these cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform so we can improve performance and user experience. They are set only with your explicit consent and process aggregated, anonymised data.

  • Usage metrics: Page views, feature interactions, and session duration. No personally identifiable information is collected.

3.4 Cookies We Do NOT Use

  • Advertising cookies: We do not use any advertising or tracking cookies.
  • Third-party tracking: We do not allow third parties to set tracking cookies on our platform.
  • Social media cookies: We do not embed social media widgets that set cookies.

4. Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: Deleted from your device when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Maximum lifetime: 12 months, in accordance with best practice recommendations from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB).

5. Consent and Your Choices

Under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, we require your consent before setting non-essential cookies. When you first visit our platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Accept only strictly necessary cookies (reject optional cookies).
  • Select specific categories of optional cookies.
  • Change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings in your account.

Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous (Article 4(11) GDPR). We do not use pre-ticked checkboxes or bundled consent. You may withdraw consent at any time with the same ease as giving it.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service. Below are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:

7. Third-Party Services

We use Google and Apple for OAuth authentication. When you sign in via these providers, they may set their own cookies on their domains, governed by their respective cookie policies. We do not control these cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies:

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification at least 30 days before taking effect. The date of last update is indicated at the top of this page.

9. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: dpo@spectre.pro
General: admin@spectre.pro